This thought-provoking worksheet, The Lifeboat Ultimatum, is ideal for B1–B2 level students and centers on a powerful ethical dilemma. After a shipwreck, six survivors must decide who should be left behind so the lifeboat won’t sink — prompting difficult choices and intense discussion. The worksheet includes a short reading to set the scene, vocabulary matching for key terms, and ranking tasks where students must justify their decisions. A set of discussion questions and twist scenarios encourage deeper moral reasoning, empathy, and debate. Perfect for conversation classes, critical thinking practice, or lessons exploring ethics in English.









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The Lifeboat Ultimatum: Who would you leave behind?

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Let's do English ESL discussion starters, speaking cards. This thought-provoking worksheet, The Lifeboat Ultimatum, is ideal for B1–B2 level students and center…